davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-03
GAUDY UNIFORMS.
Rich Military Garbs Seen IN Iondo Dnr-
Ing tho JubiIes Exercises.

Rlcb Military Garbs Seen Ia Iondo Dnr-
Ing tho JubiIes Ererciso.
The garb of all the armies in tho
world. save those Of France and tho
United States, seems 10 bc illustrated
here-and illustrated in the most vivid
manner. The cyo, " IL true seeks in
vain for the blue tunic and the pantdg
Ion gdrdnce Of our nearest Continental
nelghbors. Equally conspicuous by
their absence arc the simple tunlcs and
shoulder-straps OF the brave countrs-
men Of Grant, Of sherman and of
Sheridan; but. on the other hand. tho
martial array Of nearly all the Conti-
mental nations. and even Of Siam and
Japan, arrest inspection. The Aus
trian army has lately been rcclad; tho
tight gray tunic and low black leg
gings Of the Croat grenadier have dis
appeared, and the white tunics of the
infantry have been replaced by more
convenient and less costly uniforms %
blue and gray. But there Is in tho
choir at least one costume, worn by an
Austrian officer Of high rank in attend
ance on the Crown Prince, which com
prises the familiar and eminently be-
coming white coatee and cherry-col-
ored trousers, laced with gold. former
ly the predominant attire Of the Kai-
ser's hosts. Again, the graceful Ilal-
ian uniform. with its large epauletteg
Of silver; the shapcly dress of tho
Spanish officer. with its low-crowned
white shake. and every imaginable va
riety Of tunic and DickcHaube of the
German military wardrobe including
the famous white tunic, silvered steel
casque. and high jack boots Of Prince |
Bismarck's regiment Of curassiers are I
literally en- eUitencc. Hus3ars. Uh- |
lans, Voltlgeurs, Russian Chevalier /
Guards, Honveds, pass In kaleido-
scopic panorama; and of Hungarian .
cavalry uniforms there Is sumptuous
exhibition. One panoply Of tightly
fitting crimson, ono mass of gold
terminating In Hes
sian boots with tassels ~
gold bullion, escites murmur Of adj
miring comment, while appreciation
lnmingled Is bestowed on a hussar
iress Of blue and gold. IN which tho
'dolman' or jacket hanging loose
rom the shoulder formerly worn by
,ur own soldiers, but discarded after
he Crimcan war. is seemingly Of blue
attn, trimmed with the richest sable
ur White or cream-colorcd trousers.
eamed with gold, arc worn by more
han one military magniGco from
broadi one parsonage Of note wears a
inform curiously barred with gold and
White, somewhat after the manner IA
niliar in portraits u British Admiral,
the eighteenth century; and the sue
ession Of foreign military raiment 4.
continuous and 20 lively that IL
'ould be almost relief 10 the eye 10
nd this glittering prism momentarily
by The sable uniform and the
lako. adorned with tho skull and
-OssbOnes. Of the Black Brunswick
a-LoHdoH Telegraph l..
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-03
COSTA RICAN FLOWERS.
A Region Where Nature IL Moro Flor-
escent Than Anywhere Else.

region where Nature IL More Flor-
escent Than Anywhere Else.
A San Jose COSTA Rca) corrc-
spondcnt writes: Nowhere is nature
more ilorescent than in this portion Of
Costa Nca, where the choicest treas
ures of the tropics not only grow spon-
taneously, but develop themselves into
new and astonishing varieties. Hero
the orchids are peerless in variety 81
form and color, and difluse incfIablo
( fragrance. Though growing parasit-
ically on the trunks and branches OF
trees, upon fences and housctops. or
whatever they can attach themselves,
they draw nourishment only from the
atmosphere, each flower generally re-
naming in blossom about three
months. Some of them are as sim
gularly freakish rs though endow-
ed with animal life. assuming
the most grotesque shapes In imita-
tion Of beasts, birds and reptiles.
Often it is difficult 10 believe that the
bright thing futtering above IN all its
briliancy Of coloring il not huge
butterfly; others are like spiders, bees.
bull heads. fishes, etc, aud the others
shudderingly like wriggling Lizards
or gracefully swaying serpcnts. They
abound in greatest prOfusion and most
fantastic loyelincss in tho deep. damp
forests, where man seldom penetrates,
yet have been known 10 thrive well
when transferred 10 city gardens.
They have been largely exported Of
late years 10 the United States and
England, in the latter country being
so highly priced that have known one
fragile plant to bring the fabulous
price II Zoo!
The flower most greatly valued in
Costa Rica (Which is really species
OF orchid) has been given the name II
esperito santo, or "IIoly Ghost" Tho
base Of the blossom is pure white, in
the perfect form Of a large vase or
chalice, while escaping from within
II is the complete similitude OF au cx-
1usito dove with outs'retched wings.
So striking is the resemblance that tho
superstitious natives attach 30 IL a su- .
meaning. and the neglect
% cross ones self az the sight II the
phenomenon wof a be construed into
lroof conclusive Of rank hcresy Tho
most irreverent Yankee. however.
would feel like taking of his hat before
uch a wonder as lately saw clinging
o the red tiles Of house top.-an
normous cluster II espirltos santos
,urst simultaneously into bloom, form
ng mammoth and magnificent bou-
uot Above the multitude of snowy
ases a thousand doves appeared to be-
overisg. thsir ouispread wings-in
arious shades # purple. from the
eepest tint to palest liIac-shimmer-
~ with recent dews. a. though pow
cred with diamond dust-SL Lous
10 G Democrat
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-03
AN OCEAN TRAGEDY.
How Captain Isngsford Was Killed by q
Monster Sword-Etsh.

A bulletin Of the United States Fish
Commission just issued gives tho fol-
lowing account as described in let
ter TO Prof Baird. of the killing Of a
man 10y sword-fsh;
THE schooner Venus Is a small yes-
sci of about twelve tons. owned and
commanded by Franklin II. Langsford.
of Lanesville Mass. with a crew of
three men. engaged in the general fish,
cries off the coast Of Massachusetts,. On
Monday morning, August 2. Captain
Langsford sailed from home in pursuit
of sword-fsh About eleven o'clock In
the morning, when eight miles north
east from Halibut Point, in Ipswich
Bay, fish was seen. The captain. with
one man, taking n dory. gave chase.
and soon harpooncd the fish.
throwing over n buoy with a
line attached 10 the harpoon, after
which the fish was left and they re-
turned TO the vessel for linner. About
an hour later tho captain. with one
man, again took his dory and went
out to secure the fish. Picking up the
buoy. Captain Langsford took hold of
the line, pulling his boat toward the
sword-iish, which was quito largo and
not badly wounded. The line was
taut as the boat slowly nearcd the
fish. which the captain intended to
lance and TINS kill it, When near the
fish, but too far away 30 reach il with
the lance, itquickly turned and rushed
at and under the boat, thrustng it's
sword up through the bottom Of the
boat twonty-thrco inches. As tho fish
turned and rushed toward the boat
the limo was suddenly Stacked. caus-
Ing tho captain 10 fall over on his
back; and while he was In the act of
rising the sword came piercing
through the boat and into his body.
At this time another swordlish was In
sight near by. and tho
captain excited and anxious TO
secure both. raised himself up,
not knowing that he was wounded.
Seeing the sword. he seized il, exclaim-
ing. We've got him. any wayr Ho
lay in the bottom of the dory, holding
fast to the sword until the vessel came
alongside, while the fish, being under
the boat, could not be reached. Soon
the captain said: 4 think | am hurt.
and quite badly When tho vessel ar
rived he went on beard. took a few
steps, aud fell. neve rising again.
The boat and fsm were soon hoisted
on beard, when the sword was
chopped off 10 free the boat, and tho
fish was killed on the deck of the ves-
sell The fish weighed 245 pounds after
its head and tail were cut off and The
viscera removed; when alive IL weighed !
something over 800 pounds Captain |
Lansford survived the injury about |
three days. dying on Thursday, August |
IL OF peritonitis The sword has been
deposited in the United States National
Museum. " Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-03
FEAR OF THE DEAD. =.
The Two Overriding superstitions OF the
Faithful fhInanan

The great Ovcrruling supcrstilions
Of China are fear of the dead and the
belief in Fong- Shut Tho latter word
means literally "wind and water. 4"
and seems 10 typfy 10th the good and
the bancful inGuentcs Of physical
phenomena IL is tho existence Of
these two superstitions which really
forms the barrier to progress in China,
because they interfere with tho recep-
tion Of foreign ideas and tho develop
ment OF industrial projects in mining,
railway-making, and 50 forth. Fenp-
Shut IS defined, says the Roman Catho-
lie Bishop of Ningpo, a. 'thc path of
the Great Dragon, who rushes through
the air just above the houses, spouting
blessings in showers from his nostrils.
He flies straight forward, unless bv
evil chance he should strike against
some high building, in which case
he turns aside at an angle. and 80 the
houses beyond lose their share of his
blessing. Hence the jealous care of
the Chinese housc-buildcrs lest any
one should build house higher than
his neighbDr, and the singular uni-
fOrmity Of domestic architecture.
The fear Of the dead leads 90 the
most slavish form II ancestor worship. |
and the three first weeks ~ April are
specially devoted 30 the service of the |
shades At that time every one visits /
the graves II his relations with offer
ings, carried on trays or in baskets. /
The cost 81 these annual services aud /.
offerings 10 the dead Is stated by Miss \
GordOn-Cumming 20 be not less than .
ihirty-two millions sterling. all b pro-
pitiate the spirits Of those whose graves
cover the country, and who arc be-
loved 10 be powerful II neglected.
The dead are even honorcd by the be-
'towal Of new titles II there il special
reason for distinguishing them. All
10 Year Bound r. {
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-09-03

Silver mines of Europe yield an
nually $1,000 600. and .ir total
product has amounted ~ &3.GZ5. Oy0,-
va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
the final surveys OF the intersceanc canal route Tho
HsndO lies at the feet Of Congress roskyu and viii
leave her pier At noon Wednesday.
POLICE la UGHING AT DUPES.
BROTHERS WHO EXPECT "sURE THING

INTENDING TO MAKE $40. 000 BUT OFFERING HALF
OF THAT NOW TO THE DETECTIVES
Amusement was caused at Police Headquarters yes
terisy by letters that had been sent to superintendent
Murray by TIVE brothers named RUBBISH one of whom
belongs In Virginia and the other probably has been
living In Kansas 1t evident from the
letters that the brothers had "bit" at
the fool bait which had been sent out by some saw
dust swinder in this city and that they had been dupsd
into paying about $500 in the hopo OF getting ever
$4,000 In counterfeit money The worst OF the Joke
was that the Rubbish brains had not boon able to com
prehend the swinde after they had got into the trap
ana had received "a brick and two sticks :"
instead of the expected green goods" One Of the let
tsrs was addressed to tho "Chiet Of Police. NewYork
CITY," and was dated from wcycrs Cave. Va although
1t was written paper with the letter head OF the
Grand Central Hotel at Scott City, Kansas 1t read
fellows:
the best detective at station thirty ST.
and sixthave have met two Of them but do not know
their names Oblging me greatly. J. : RUBUsn.
This was the Enclosure TO the detective:
wEyIERs CAVE, Va. Nov 90. 1887.
&"
in vali.s in packages, a, follows: Three packages
Of 81 200 zoo in ..s S. $500" Fs.
M 200 each 900 three packages los 200 each ssoeo;
f. William M E!eS.G GTiS.Sy Kan rem GagsT!ys
eisktS:t The ya.e wa. received at Grls.5y Kan 10
yenGer 10 with ocE ana two 'css in IT. IL wa. thought
office for strong suspicion manifested before the
valse left the Office.
II H. portion OF II. Will give half
of what DO All the Clew that have this
picous party that had little dealings with them. had
little transaction with that his Charles
Manning store No 624 Ninhavc New York CITY, and
atterward gave his address Charles Manning No II Pest
s v sS nc oa gave INN %a
able 10 Rubbish Brothers which properly Endorsed
and handed the said Manning handed him another
draft Of 500 ST. Mr. Cenvie payable at Topeka
Kansas Brothers banking Kansas city
This properly signed by Mr. Conve and handed TO him
that called himself Manning.
1t thought Manning and the Hagrrty's Express
clerk Calhoot receipt from tho office
for the vasC bat didn't value thought II would
through without trouble Manning and his partner
only how much the valise. but
think that the Hagerys stand I'm with them Let me hear
from at Address. William NJ. Rubbish.
VIEWERS Cave Augusta County, Va Write at and let
know II will work not. 80 can make other
II the receipt
other In IL maton that can WILL gladly do
W.
Mr. Murray turned the letters to the reporters and
decided TO waste reply tho Hubush brothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
ana ed py counsellor Wolf dsma nd to be reco.n zed
coming Mayer ~ ~ WV "
The SUBMITS MUST BE CLOSED.
NO TRENCHES TO BE DUG AFTER DEC. l..

GENERAL NEWTON WRITES LETTER TO con-
TRACTOR CRIMMINs ABOUT THE MATTER
General Newton, ConmisssHer OF Public Works,
maintains his position in regard 10 cssn. the subways
In answer to otter from John d. Crmmins yesterday
General Nswtsn wrote the following:
To the Hon. JOHN d. CRiMMvS
DEAR SIR: In reply 10 your communication OF the
18th lnst' beg leave to say that / gave the Chief
inspector, Mr.. Haskns, day since, full In
sructlons, which he has doubtless communicated to YOU
These Instructions 10 the following effect: All
trenches open will be closed by the first day OF De-
cemOer with the exception OF the streets Eighteenth
and Thirty eighth where, think you delayed
somewhat by the situation Of the contractor for paving
FhthaVc. In these two directed Mr. larkins TO
have your excavations closed December l. within 100
feet OF the end and that hereafter until the work was
finished you would be allowed to open short way In al
vanccd OF the finished portion only with understanding
that II cold weather should suddenly there would
be but small amount finish, and that, the most, the
earth which remained could be away and the small
section OF the trench hled with sand and rcpavcd.
also him certain instructions with regard TO Fifty
third~t, which you will get from him. With regard
10 any other further opening after December must pur
very careful policy and that Is To have but small
extent OF open trench any time that 1t could be
readily 1lled at the approach OF cold weather.
feel rs much nybody the proprlety, whenever
possible, OF employing during the winter, but It is
expected after the coming Of heavy frost. and until that
time the work must be carried with the greatest cir
cumspcction and care. Yours respectfully,
ions NEWT oN.
Commissioner OF Public Works.
Nstr. yorI NOV o.. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

AN EXPLANATION FROM GIBBS AND MS SON
j. b. Gibbs Il son. keepers OF the intelligence Office
No 1870 West Twenty third 81, whose license was Ic
yoked bv Mayor Hewitt have sent long communica-
ton 10 The TKIBU explanatory Of their position They
give the history Of their enterprise aud their terms to
customers, adding:
About The first OF the month Mr.. J. b. BIS fcll II and
T. ID Gibbs attend 10 ms outside business Tor
lm this left ;hs the hands Of our clerks who
public o. 40 not Tay The same "tt"i1h 70
OF Inc complaints made As soon as heard iongh
The trouble began remedyiug t. The money
to the men. the clerk who had done e l'
clief WAS "A hired ~ hls pace anu
everything thought al right when AT 80 LAST NAtr
day evening received official notice thIough INC na
that license had been revoked linen iO!O"e" inc al
tacEs on us sundays papers
Thnk Of it-lere notified through the mail on
legal holiday Saturday siternOOn after business hours ana
with absolutely notice having been sent Us prev ous 10
his that our license been kcd that must close
" Lad ahOicd hard t. buld mp.
and that la. much tine and money 40 chhhce
explain no opportunity TO Ieiulo mo
Lnf notice evening and tie papers gwen
the matter publication the same night ]. ths n'
iii. far Have ghts whatever IN tho matter We
have placed applicants IN positions tan any ohsi
We make this assertion boldIY bh
charges reasonable conditions far W. lahore ar
Tor te men who applied 10 and ltis au outrage t~l
sLond compelled submit to our license beng fe'oke'
without a hearing
Mr. Gibbs was ordered by Mayors Marshal Byrncb
Yesterday to appear his Office at y, M 10 morrow
Tbirtynye complaints have made against the IN
teigeues Office by persons who have PAID him TO gel
poylnent In All II Is stated that lie has received
50 those for whom he has never secured Htua
liens Marshal states that the money VIII nave
10 he returned each Instance before MAYER hewitt
will consider whether lie will grant Mr.. Gibbs Now
license.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
uEw WAS pRUyK AND FELL OFF TIE ROOF -

John p Scanned young butcher, whose parents
live In the top story Of the double tenement house.
No 443 West seventeenth ST.. was found in the front
area OF the adjoining house carly yesterday morning,
sensclcss and covered with blood lie was removed
to the Ncw.Yurk Hospital where he died IN lew
hours, without regaining consciousness There was
story set afoat In West SeveDtccnths that SCANNED
had been murdered by one of the GROWER gangs
that hang about the neighborhood The rumor was
vestration by the police made il clear that Scammes
injuries were received by falling on the ROOF ITO
bad NOT brcn stabbed and there was no mark OF
Tcapon on his body but his left arm and thigh had
been broken and tho main artery In thc arm hah been
torn apart when the bone was broken lie had blcd
- hnafh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27

CONGRESS NEGLECTED An AMERICAN LINK hND An
ENGLISH COMPANY GOT AHEAD OF IT.
H. K. Thurber. the president Of the United States and
Brazil Steamship Company, takes philssophically the
action Of tho Argentine Republic In entering int
a with the Huston Steamship Company, OF Iiv-
srpos. for monbl line Of swift steamers between
city and Buenos Ayres lie said yesterday with ref
erence the endcavor OF his company 10 establish
alne Of steamers to carry mails between this city and
Buenos Ayrcs
We certainly made the cndcavOr and We have been
passed over The Argentine Republic treated us nicely
They gave contract for a monthly mail service
agreeing TO pay us annually 100000 for ten years
and 1t was left open for several months We
could net way to carry out unless our own
Government would 10 something But tsn:res, dli no
out the recommendations OF President tryeand
and matters drfted along. Now the Argeatlne Erpub.
lie has large scheme hand contemplating. lines OF
not Only 10 this country, but 10 Europe ana
II tho Huston Company cent interest
10000 that Is. tho cost OF steamers 10 That
This l.. OF guarantee 10 socEhoAsrs
least five per cent their Investment but thhk
the company will paw 1t after the first year
The Argentine Republic l. wise 10 THIS matter ~
only guarantees 10 II certain amount sast earned
and there seems little doubt that II will be Tho Hu't n
Company got its contract for European Inc hrst ana
then for one 20 this city.
The reason why could MOI make the contract was
tho need OF legislation. Ine Old law ol-1' sun IN
force which provide. Tor All inland postage onlY
There has been legislation since with regard - carry
ing tho 10 ais the ocean Congress should provide for
carrying the mails the ocean n the same way as on
land the mileage plan. our oYenment Tor III -Ancc
paws about II a mile To tile Hamburg Line, -ay N3""o
Tor carving the mails 5000 mile. 10 two port, We get
say 500 trip. carving mails $500 miles to seven
ports This the fault Of tho old law o. lsJ-, ana We
TO blanc that We have net changed IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
w,,Trpg R0ycOTT PROBlBLE

question Of considerable importance TO the proprie
tors OF several halls and concert gardens will be discussed
TODAY at the meeting OF tae Central Labor Union A
number OF hall ssd garden managers have organized the
Prepretors Association for the purpose 1t Is claimed OF
"blscksting union walters discharged fer cause or
otherwise A conference held yesterday afternoon
at 80 2OG Fitthst.. between committee representing
the Park and Garden Propretors Association ana enc
from the Walters Unisn, IN regard 10 boyeott NOW
pending against the Terrace Garden, which 10 manages
By Richard Herman. The members OF the waters
Union Labor Club both feel that they nave
been sighted Mr. Herman refused 10 treat WIN
committees from those organizations when trsuDis oo-
CARED there time ago. All the troubles OF the
walters will be locked into today and boycott against
oil the members OF the Proprietors Associatlsn VIII
probably be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-27
ARREST OF 4 GERMAN FORGER.

MARSHAL BERNHARD HIRES A TUG AND ARRESTS
HIS PRIsoNER-THE OFFENCES CHARGED.
A short stout. smooth shaven German who stood on
the deck Of the steamer Aler Friday afternoon
accostsd by United states Deputy Marshal Bernhard
whs made several inquiries Of him and finally
called him by the OF Karl Frohne He
was surprised and disgustod. but in few minutes 40
knowcdged that he was Frohne and confessed 10 n
series Of forgcries and embellishments.
August Feigel the German Consul Gcncral. received a
few DAYS ago request TO look out for the arrival OF
Frohne, and a warrant for his arrest was given 10
Deputy Marshal Bernhard. Frohne was the superin-
tendent OF the Darchus Kasen -versin branch OF tho
Government savings bank at Richrath, Prussia He
was also the principal teacher in Catholic
institution, and frequently acted rs a priest. Con
siderable sums OF money into his possession and
as he Acknowledged TO the Deputy Marshal he began
two years toapproprIats money that came
to him in his Official capacity covering s theis by sue
cessve orseres IIo lived in expensive way and was
a man Of some prominence in public affairs. le about
thirtyeigh years old an has wife and three children
whom he left without ten. them WHITTIER nc wassoing
He raised checks by adlnga 10 tho figures 300,
400 etc. which stated the number OF marks that were
to be drawn. lie emhezzcd $500 marks belonging to
private individuals 1000 marks belonging 10 the city
and 5000 MARKS belonging TO the Vsrcin lie went to
Bremen three weeks ago and aferward took passage on
the Aler
Deputy Marshal Bernhard was in the Horesl Building
whom he received word that the man lie wished to arrest
was Oh the Aler lie the steamer coming up the
North River and Immediately went down 10 pier and
hired tug TO take him to the steamer lie round ffohhe
although the latter had shaved OF the beard hshtohd
iu the description FrOAnc readily cOnIcsscd MS gum
and turned oyer 70 ,no pcp.y lie vas taEsn
before United states Commissioner Lyman and was sent
Ludlow street jail lie expressed readiness 20 return
TO Germany and Will probably be sent back on as'eamer
next Saturday.